Chief Operating Officer/Business Head/Director - Manufacturing

Industry: Luggage / Appliances / Electronics /Electrical Manufacturing

Job Title: COO / Head Operations / Director Manufacturing - Greenfield Projects (UAE/ Middle East)

Role Overview:

We are looking for a senior leader to set up a greenfield manufacturing plant/unit/factory in the Dubai/UAE and subsequently lead end-to-end operations and sales across the Middle East region. This role will own the complete lifecycle-from plant conceptualization and commissioning to scaling manufacturing and driving regional business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end setup of greenfield manufacturing facility.

- Manage government liaisoning, industrial licensing, environmental, civil defense, and statutory compliances.

- Drive plant layout, machinery sourcing, installation, and commissioning.

- Build and lead operations, production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams.

- Establish SOPs, quality systems, cost controls, and operational excellence frameworks.

- Own CAPEX, OPEX, budgeting, timelines, and project delivery.

- Ensure safety, compliance, and global manufacturing standards.

- Prepare plant for scalable production and future expansion.

Candidate Profile:

- Min 20+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing & operations.

- Proven experience in setting up greenfield plants/factories, preferably in UAE or Middle East.

- Strong exposure to Luggage / Appliances / Electronics or similar consumer durable manufacturing.

- Experience handling P&L, large teams, complex operations, and multi-country sales.

- Deep understanding of Middle East business environment, regulations, and distribution models.

- Strong leadership, execution, and stakeholder management skills.